Network Engineer Intern

Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis•Indianapolis, IN

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis is seeking a Network Engineer Intern for its 2027 Summer Internship Program. This is a 10-week paid internship running from June to August, offering hands-on technical experience, professional development, and networking opportunities. Interns join a cohort of 12 to 15 participants across multiple departments and work with their assigned teams. Interns must be located in Indianapolis for the duration of the program and follow a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days remote each week. The Network Operations team monitors, maintains, and troubleshoots core network infrastructure to support system performance and high availability. It also supports network configuration, documentation, and routine maintenance, and designs, engineers, and implements infrastructure solutions that modernize technology, enhance network capabilities, and enable hybrid cloud integration. The intern will gain exposure to enterprise network operations, engineering, architecture, security, automation, and hybrid cloud technologies.

Requirements

Be actively enrolled in an undergraduate degree program.
Have completed at least the sophomore year of undergraduate studies.
Be majoring in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Information Systems Management, or Cyber Security/Information Assurance.
Communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
Work well independently and in team settings.
Be detail-oriented, organized, and eager to solve problems.
Be located in Indianapolis for the duration of the program and commit to a hybrid schedule of three days in office and two days remote each week.

Responsibilities

Gain hands-on experience monitoring enterprise network infrastructure.
Support network configurations, upgrades, and engineering projects while learning about routing, switching, TCP/IP, VLANs, and wireless technologies.
Learn network security practices and infrastructure maintenance, and explore strategies to improve network stability, resiliency, and operational efficiency.
Explore network automation, scripting, technical documentation, and emerging technologies in collaboration with experienced engineers.
Gain exposure to enterprise network architecture, design, and engineering practices, including hybrid cloud technologies and integration of on-premises infrastructure with cloud environments.
Participate in team-building activities, a group project, a community service event, and professional development sessions.